Over the past year, the Dhaka WordPress Meetup community has proudly embarked on a mission to bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world open-source contribution.
With a vision to empower students with practical web skills and global contribution opportunities, we hosted introductory workshops at partner campuses. As a result, WordPress Campus Connect Dhaka 2025 is now official across multiple educational institutions in the city.
This initiative has quickly gained momentum and excitement within the student community. In just 11 months, we successfully reached 305 students across 7 partner campuses. We introduced them to the power of WordPress, the philosophy of open-source, and the pathway to becoming active contributors to the global WordPress project.
Why Campus Connect Matters for Dhaka
Dhaka is home to thousands of bright, ambitious students who are eager to build careers in technology, digital innovation, content creation, design, and entrepreneurship. However, many institutions still rely heavily on traditional academic methods, which often do not include practical exposure to open-source platforms or contribution models.
WordPress Campus Connect aims to change that. Through hands-on workshops, mentorship sessions, and guidance for real contributions, we are demonstrating that students in Dhaka can become globally recognized contributors, developers, designers, and leaders without needing to leave their city or wait until graduation.
Our Campus Connect Journey So Far
Over the last 11 months, our organizing team has visited 7 partner campuses. Each campus welcomed WordPress Campus Connect with enthusiasm, curiosity, and a strong desire to learn. Here’s a look at the impact in numbers:
| Campus Name | Students Engaged |
| State University of Bangladesh | 50 Students |
| International Standard University | 40 Students |
| Govt. Mohammadpur Model School | 35 Students |
| Govt. Mohammadpur Model College | 70 Students |
| Primeasia University | 30 Students |
| Dhaka City College | 70 Students |
| Independent University Bangladesh (IUB) | 10 Students |
Total Students Reached So Far: 305
Each session included:
- A comprehensive discussion on WordPress as a CMS with examples.
- Introduction to creating a WordPress.org profile.
- The prospect of creating student clubs in partner campuses
- Step-by-step guidance on how to contribute to Polyglots, Support, Docs, and Community teams.
- Career guidance sessions covering freelancing, remote work, community recognition, and WordPress contribution badges.
- An open Q&A segment where students shared their expectations and challenges.
Students from Computer Science, Business, Digital Marketing, English Literature, and even non-IT backgrounds expressed interest in learning WordPress not just as a tool but as a career pathway and contribution opportunity.
Highlights and Community Response
Our workshops were not just training sessions; they became community-building experiences. Students were thrilled to discover that by contributing just a few hours each week, they could:
- Earn official recognition on profiles.wordpress.org
- Receive contributor badges
- Inspire their peers and create campus-led WordPress communities
- Get access to WordPress Global Mentorship and Open Source Events
- Be part of something bigger than themselves – a global movement trusted by over 44% of the web
Some workshops ended with students creating their very first WordPress sites, while others formed small contribution circles to hold weekly contribution hours together. This sense of belonging and achievement is exactly what Campus Connect aims to nurture.
Introducing: Free Student Ticket Program for WordCamp Dhaka 2025
As part of our continued effort to make WordPress learning more inclusive and accessible, the Dhaka WordPress Meetup Team is excited to offer Free Tickets to selected students for WordCamp Dhaka 2025.
This is an exclusive opportunity designed especially for students who want to grow beyond workshops and actively step into the wider WordPress community.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for a free student ticket, you must:
- Be an active student of a university or vocational institution
- Have a valid WordPress.org account
- Commit to contributing 2–3 hours each week to WordPress (Polyglots, Support, Docs, Community, etc.)
- Bonus priority will be given if you attended one of our Campus Connect Introductory Workshops
How to Apply
- Fill out the official application form
- Continue contributing and keep your WordPress.org profile active
- Selected students will receive a confirmation email from the Organizing Team
This is your chance to attend WordCamp Dhaka 2025 at no cost, meet industry experts, join contributor tables, and network with companies and agencies hiring within the WordPress ecosystem.
Why This Matters: Real Contribution, Real Career Pathways
WordPress is not just a platform, it’s an ecosystem with unlimited opportunities. Students who start early have a remarkable advantage. Through Campus Connect and WordCamp participation, students will be able to:
- Build real portfolios using WordPress.com websites
- Showcase their contributions through their WordPress.org profile
- Network with agencies, product companies, and global teams
- Access mentorship from established WordPress contributors and developers
- Open opportunities in remote jobs, open-source internships, and sponsored contributor roles
Workshop Video Highlights
We’ve documented our journey! Here are a few video moments from our workshops across the 7 campuses. These student interactions, laughter, excitement, and curiosity reflect the true spirit of Campus Connect Dhaka.
Our journey so far
- Dhaka City College
- Primeasia University
- Govt. Mohammadpur Model School & College
- International Standard University
What’s Next? WordPress Campus Connect Dhaka 2025 – Officially Approved
We’re proud to announce that WordPress Campus Connect Dhaka 2025 has now been officially recognized under the global Campus Connect program. This means our outreach will expand to more than 20 campuses, aiming to reach at least 2,000 students starting in November 2025.
This approval marks a major milestone and puts Dhaka on the map as one of the leading student outreach hubs in the global WordPress community.
A Community Effort Powered by Passion
None of this would have been possible without the dedication and effort of our community organizers and contributors who volunteered their time to mentor and inspire students:
- Ahmed Kabir Chaion, Lead Organizer
- Muhammad Yeasin
- Rahan Al Rashid
We also extend heartfelt thanks to the faculty members, department heads, and student clubs and volunteers who welcomed us with open arms and helped make these workshops possible.
Join the Movement
If you are:
- A student interested in learning and contributing
- A university club or tech society wanting to host a session
- A faculty member or department head
- A WordPress agency or company willing to mentor, sponsor, or guide students
👉 Get in touch with the organizing team. Together, we can build an exciting contribution-led ecosystem for students in Bangladesh.
Closing Note
305 students on-boarded is just the beginning. The real success will be in seeing these students become contributors, mentors, speakers, and future organizers of WordCamps and Meetup events.
We believe that one day, a student who attended a Campus Connect session in Dhaka will stand on a WordCamp stage as a global contributor or even a core committer.
Let’s build that future together 🤝❤️
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